r/menlopark • • Nov 11 '25

Welcome to r/menlopark

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Hey everyone! I'm the new moderator for r/menlopark

This is our new home for all things related to the city of Menlo Park California (not Menlo Park, New Jersey) and neighboring areas. It seems fitting given we are in the heart of Silicon Valley that we have kept r/MenloPark from the lesser New Jersey city of the same name.

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your local news, thoughts, events, or questions in/about Menlo Park.

I have added some post tags and header/logo to the page but if you have any ideas, feel free to contact me via Mod Mail.


r/menlopark • • 3h ago

Let's Meet in Menlo Park

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We are organizing an event for people who are interested in languages.
Free Pizza and drinks

Event details in the link
https://luma.com/s5tsyju5


r/menlopark • • 1d ago

Candidates for Menlo Park council spar over city’s future in election forum

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r/menlopark • • 1d ago

Dragon General

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Anyone tried this yet? Sign says soft opening.


r/menlopark • • 4d ago

Menlo Park City Council Candidates Converge for the Almanac’s Forum

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r/menlopark • • 6d ago

Opponent criticizes Combs for endorsement he got from the pro Measure P campaign – Palo Alto Daily Post

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r/menlopark • • 7d ago

News The Food Closet 425 Hamilton Ave experiencing 10% increase in clients

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r/menlopark • • 10d ago

Candidate Comparison Grids: Where do Menlo Park City Council District 4 candidates stand?

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r/menlopark • • 10d ago

Candidate Comparison Grids: Where do Menlo Park City Council District 2 candidates stand?

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r/menlopark • • 10d ago

Candidate Comparison Grids: Where do Menlo Park City Council District 1 candidates stand?

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r/menlopark • • 11d ago

Missing dog

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In front of Soleska Market on willow drive near East Palo Alto


r/menlopark • • 12d ago

Halloween family fun! 🎃 ✨

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The ghosts are out at MOAH this Halloween! Grab your costumes for a night of eerie vibes and spine-tingling fun. 👻

Come enjoy Halloween candy, a flashlight ghost hunt, weird history and artifacts, a mad scientist demo, tarot readings, and more!

This event is free! To help us plan, please RSVP here.


r/menlopark • • 13d ago

Willow Road high-rise developer N17 files lawsuit against Menlo Park

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r/menlopark • • 13d ago

City Council Response to Attorney General’s Notice Regarding 80 Willow Road

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Throwing spaghetti against the wall in hopes that something sticks.


r/menlopark • • 15d ago

Menlo Park rejects state’s demand to approve Sunset magazine high-rise as a new property buyer emerges

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r/menlopark • • 15d ago

Thoughts on renting in this area? Safe?

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Hi! I currently live in Albany (East Bay) and love it, but moving to be closer to my work in Palo Alto. I'm a 40s female living by myself who loves walking my 2 dogs around the neighborhood so safety is a top concern. Nearby nightlife is not important to me; I'm a homebody who works a lot, so I actually prefer a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood. Does this area check those boxes? The home itself fits the bill for me (2-3 br, sizeable fenced yard for the dogs) but it's quite the hike to do a neighborhood vibe check. Would love your thoughts! If not, any other areas you suggest I look into either inside or outside MP that would be a reasonable commute to Palo Alto? I can do up to $6.5k/mo.


r/menlopark • • 16d ago

Hiring movers out of state

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Has anyone hired a moving company for a move from the Menlo Park to Colorado? The process of searching feels very scammy and risky. Though there are recommendations on Reddit for local movers but hoping someone has an interstate mover recommendation. Thanks!


r/menlopark • • 17d ago

The Almanac to host Menlo Park City Council candidate forum on Oct. 8

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r/menlopark • • 17d ago

Brazilian Music Friday Oct 2nd at Cafe Zoe in Menlo Park

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r/menlopark • • 21d ago

How will they pay for the next Trump family wedding?

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r/menlopark • • 23d ago

Menlo Park council District 4: Both candidates focused on improving downtown – Palo Alto Daily Post

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r/menlopark • • 23d ago

Menlo Park Council District 1 race: Candidate’s goal is more housing and retail – Palo Alto Daily Post

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r/menlopark • • 24d ago

Menlo Park Council District 2 race: Incumbent Combs defends often being the dissenting voice – Palo Alto Daily Post

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r/menlopark • • Sep 15 '26

San Mateo County Democrats announce endorsements, say they’re neutral on RWC rent control – Palo Alto Daily Post

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r/menlopark • • Sep 14 '26

Saturday 9/19 at 10am-2pm Good Carma Classic Car and Bonsai Show

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